Wu (Chinese: 巫; pinyin: wū; Wade–Giles: wu) is a Chinese term translating to "shaman" or "sorcerer", originally the practitioners of Chinese shamanism or "Wuism" (巫教 wū jiào).

Chinese shamanism, alternatively called Wuism (Chinese: 巫教; pinyin: wū jiào; lit. ' wu religion', ' shamanism ', ' witchcraft '; alternatively 巫觋宗教 wū xí zōngjiào), refers to the shamanic religious tradition of China. [1][2] Its features are especially connected to the ancient Neolithic cultures such as the Hongshan culture. [3] .

Chinese shamanism, alternatively called Wuism (巫教; wū jiào; ‘ wu religion, shamanism, witchcraft ‘; alternatively 巫觋宗教 wū xí zōngjiào), refers to the shamanic religious tradition of China. Its features are especially connected to the ancient Neolithic cultures such as the Hongshan culture.

Jan 4, 2023 · The Wu shamans played a central role in the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They used a variety of techniques, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other forms of energy healing, to treat a wide range of ailments.

Thomas Michael* This article undertakes a reexamination of shamanism in early China, an issue that centers on a religious title (wu) that is consistently mentioned in virtually every major text from the period. For roughly the last fifty years, sinologists have vigorously argued the appropriateness of identify ing these wu as shamans.

Oct 19, 2024 · On their spirit journeys across vast spaces, through the clouds and skies, the god and shaman rejoice in movement for its own sake, an endless flow without purpose.

Sep 1, 2015 · This article undertakes a reexamination of shamanism in early China, an issue that centers on a religious title (wu) that is consistently mentioned in virtually every major text from the period.

“Chinese shamanism, alternatively called Wuism (Chinese: 巫教; pinyin: wū jiào; lit. ‘wu religion, shamanism, witchcraft‘; alternatively 巫觋宗教 wū xí zōngjiào), refers to the shamanic religious tradition of China. Its features are especially connected to the ancient Neolithic cultures such as the Hongshan culture.

Aug 20, 2023 · A Chinese shaman, also known as a Wu or Bimo, is a spiritual practitioner who acts as a bridge between the human and spirit realms. They possess extraordinary abilities to communicate with and channel the energy of the spirits for …

The research explores the role of female shamans, known as wu, in ancient China, emphasizing their practices, significance in rituals, and the cultural cosmology surrounding them.